National Workforce Development Pilot Makes Significant Local Impact, Provides Lessons for System Improvements

New report shares how WorkAdvance is redefining workforce development in Northeast Ohio  CLEVELAND–November 29, 2016–The Fund for Our Economic Future, Deaconess Foundation and The Raymond John Wean Foundation, along with grantee partner Towards Employment, are pleased to release a local impact report on WorkAdvance, a national pilot tested in Northeast Ohio over the last five years…

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BLOOM BAKERY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH RISING STAR COFFEE

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CLEVELAND, OH — November , 2016 — Effective immediately, Boom Bakery is partnering with Rising Star coffee, a small batch coffee roaster dedicated to curating specialty grade coffees from around the world. This partnership is the start of a whole new coffee experience at both Bloom locations. Customers can now enjoy Rising Star coffee blends…

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Now recruiting for manufacturing job opportunities

Towards Employment is joining forces with several local businesses to fill open manufacturing positions. Both entry and skilled positions are available. Applicants must be interested in a career in manufacturing, be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or GED and be able to pass a drug screen. Selected individuals will…

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Jill Rizika quoted in Crain's Cleveland

When Cuyahoga County opened a new Work Opportunity Resource Center last week,  it also celebrated a new approach to helping people move from welfare to a career, rather than a only a job. The county’s new approach is focused  on a “career pathways” approach and is informed by Towards Employment’s work with the pilot program,…

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